Posts from 2025

Isaiah 55:10,11For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

“Unslumbering God,at an unexpected houryou sent an unlikely liberatorto an undeserving world.Keep us faithful in unguarded momentsand alert in uncertain times,so that we may seek your unmeasured mercy,serve you with undivided hearts,live together in unbroken community,and greet you with unending praise;for the sake of Jesus Christ, our undying Life,in whom we know your unfailing justice,unfathomable grace,and unlimited love.” –Unknown

An advent prayer Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.…

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5

There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,    and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,    the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,    the Spirit of counsel and might,    the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-2

“Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You and worked for those who take refuge in You…” Psalm 31:19

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:1-5

For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15: 21,22

Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

“The Lord your God is with you; He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17

“Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:6

Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning;Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23